Cruelty to animals; increases penalty. (SB1604)

Why wouldn't this pass? Is the recent instance with 'Robbie', the dog who was set on fire tied to a pole, not enough? Please pass!

Please pass this bill so horrible things won’t happen to wonderful animals like tommie
#tommielaw

Please pass this bill. Our neighbors shot our cats killing several and maiming two. One had to be put to sleep. The other a beautiful Siamese lost his leg. We could not charge them because we didn't have absolute proof. I hope that Tommie's murderer is caught and sentenced! Please pass bill SB1604.

Please pass this bill in memory of Tommy and all the other animal that are mistreated. They do not have a voice so let's be there voice.

I hope this Bill passes and becomes known as "Tommie's Law", in honor of the dog that was tied to a pole, set of fire, and subsequently died from his gruesome injuries today. There is ample evidence that people who torture animals usually move on to harming humans as well. So, even if you don't care about animals, this bill helps us all to keep our communities safer from monsters like Tommie's killer.

Please pass this bill. In Tommie's honor and other sweet animals that do not have a voice, please keep people like this out of our communities.

Please pass this law. It's so sad that this isn't already a law. Do the right thing and make it a felony to hurt innocent creatures...just like Tommie and all the others that have come before him without justice.

Please, PLEASE pass this bill in regards to making anyone who is responsible in participating in animal torture and cruelty a felony. I agree it should be named “Tommy’s Bill” as a reminder of this innocent animal that recently passed away due to his horrific injuries caused by a monster. We need to make an example of anyone who can inflict such misery upon an innocent creature. In my opinion, a person who can harm an animal is a coward and a threat to our society.

Please enact this into law. A victimized animal should not have to die from the cruelty in order for adequate punishment to be given to the perpetrator. Without this law, abusers can torture animals to the brink of death repeatedly and not be punished adequately. Virginia can not allow this to continue.

God Bless this poor pitty that had his beautiful body destroyed by an evil monster.

Republicans, your numbers have been on a steady decline in the great state of VA. If you don't FINALLY do something demanding that voiceless pets be treated humanely, with basic dignity and respect, we WILL make your brand extinct in coming elections.

Please pass this bill!

I have rescued many abuse animals, This Bill needs to be signed ASAP so it can be punishable by law for Anyone caught or seen abusing Any Animals , Please make this a Law so we can try a Stop all these wonderful animals from being abused in The name of Tommy The dog that was tied and burnt over 70% of his precious body

Please enact this bill. With the horrific incident that happened to Tommie, it is apparent we need to hold these POS's accountable. Not one animal needs to suffer in the hands of an abuser. I think it should be named Tommie's Law. God knows we will never forget him.

I am asking that you please pass this bill on behalf of the innocent victims that cannot speak for themselves. Animals do not deserve to be treated cruelly and those that do hurt them definitely deserve the maximum penalty. Those individuals will only go on to hurt and kill other innocents.

Please pass the bill making animal cruelty not resulting in death a felony also! This is so important! Very often the same individual who begins brutalizing animals will move on to the same treatment of others less able to defend themselves. Realize that if you pass this bill you will not only be voting to provide justice for and hopefully be deterring cruelty to animals you may be saving human lives also!!!
Please! Please!!! Please!!!!
Vote to Pass This Bill!!!!!
This may be one of the most important votes you ever make!!

Please pass this bill for all the innocent animals. They do not deserve the cruelty that some human monsters do to them. Why would this bill not be passed?

Please pass this law. Animals have no voice to be heard. We, the people are their voice and demand that animals be given the same protection as humans. If a dog bites a human, the dog is put down. Why not give the human some similar punishment. I will be following this closely. I don’t always vote, but you can be assured if this doesn’t pass, the current representation may not get re-elected

Please do not allow Tommi's tragic death to have happened without positive change. Passing sensible legislation which prevents cruel individuals from repeating offenses against the defenseless is the reason we have laws. A misdemeanor isn't enough of a preventative measure for law enforcement to track these sorts of individuals.

Please pass this law.

Please pass this bill and make those that hurt animals responsible for their actions. Please don't let Tommie's death be in vain. #tommie's law

Please pass this bill . Don't let Tommmie death go in vain

Pass this bill. Animal abuse is criminal, consequences should be consistent & absolute.

Must pass this bill for those who can't speak for themselves.

Enough is enough, it's time we recognize humans are the most dangerous of all animals and other animals need protection from us.

Please, please pass this bill. Don’t let Tommie’s death be in vain.

let there never be a case like Tommie's animal cruelty is a crime pass this bill ! Please.

Please pass this bill. Animals don't have a voice so we have to speak for them. It is inexcusable that people are permitted to abuse animals and get away with it. We have to protect these poor, defenseless animals! Please help by signing this bill!

Please pass this bill. Animals don't have a voice so we have to speak for them. It is inexcusable that people are permitted to abuse animals and get away with it. We have to protect these poor, defenseless animals! Please help by passing this bill!

Please pass this bill. Animals don't have a voice so we have to speak for them. It is inexcusable that people are permitted to abuse animals and get away with it. We have to protect these poor, defenseless animals! Please help by passing this bill!

Please pass this bill. Please. The suffering this animal endured is incomprehensible. The poor defenseless thing. Actions like abuse to animals (especially this intense) lead to more types of cruelty and has to be stopped. Please pass this bill.

Please pass this bill. Tommie suffered at the hands of a very inhumane monster. The only reason being no regard for this precious life. It has been proven if a person harms an animal they go on to do the same to people.

Please pass this bill. Tommie suffered at the hands of a very inhumane monster. The wwonly reason being no regard for this precious life. It has been proven if a person harms an animal they go on to do the same to people.

Please pass this bill. Tommie suffered cruel and inhumane torture. Why wouldn't this bill pass. The only right thing to do is pass this bill so something this incomprehensible never happens again!

Please pass this bill. Tommie suffered cruel and inhumane torture. Why wouldn't this bill pass. The only right thing to do is pass this bill so something this incomprehensible never happens again.

This bill has been approved by those who needed to approve it. All it lacks is Governor Northam's signature. With that being said, what the heck is he waiting for? It would seem to me that he would want to save face, with all the negativity that surrounds him.

Tommie was tortured, and killed, by someone who is not worthy of the air he/she breathes. And I'm sure there are countless others who have committed inhumane acts involving defenseless animals. We have to speak up for all previous furbabies who don't have a voice!

Governor Northam.. sign this bill into law NOW!

Now is the time to sign this bill! We will not stand by while innocent pets are tortured. We are their voice and need you to take the necessary step to show that we are serious about intolerance to animal abuse. Please sign it now